From June 9–12, 2026, global leaders, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners will convene in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the fourth Global Health Security Conference (GHS2026), a major gathering focused on advancing collective action to address emerging health threats and strengthen global resilience.
The conference will be hosted with the support of the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) as the official Local Organising Partners.
The Global Health Security Conference provides a platform to exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and shape strategies for improving health security. Guided by the mission to bring together leaders, researchers, policymakers, and representatives from government, international organisations, civil society, and private industry, the convening aims to foster a multidisciplinary community of practice committed to improving global health security and eliminating disease, regardless of origin or source.
The convening will feature a robust programme including 10 keynote sessions, 123 panel discussions, 26 workshops, and 10 sponsored breakfasts and lunches. More than 40 speakers are expected, alongside over 1,059 delegates from 65 countries, and discussions will focus on progress made in strengthening health systems, as well as identifying gaps and opportunities to improve global responses to future health crises.
Why This Matters
Recent global health emergencies have shown the importance of coordinated, evidence-driven, and cross-sectoral responses to health threats. GHS2026 comes at a critical moment for strengthening global preparedness and improving the ability of countries to respond to outbreaks and other public health emergencies.
The conference highlights the growing recognition that health security requires collaboration beyond traditional health sectors. It brings together expertise from multiple disciplines to strengthen prevention, detection, and response systems for future health threats.
For African countries, where health systems continue to face both infectious disease pressures and structural challenges, the discussions at GHS2026 offer an opportunity to engage with global approaches to health security and explore lessons relevant to strengthening regional preparedness and resilience.
Learn more about the Global Health Security Conference 2026 and explore the full programme here